This Is More Than a Benevolent Relationship

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There are so many wonderful things forming in my life right now. I am writing more, working actively on my creative plans, and generally more self-aware. I can trace my partner’s influence and support in all of these things. I started to think that he is the ultimate benevolent presence.

And I immediately realized that’s not right. Benevolence is non-judgmental, non-harming, and…